Substation Procurement Manager

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution, gas distribution construction, and turnkey solutions for water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by decades of experience and a deep commitment to core values, MUS provides safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that deliver extraordinary value to clients. As a purpose-driven company, we foster an inclusive, empowering culture where team members can grow, thrive, and make an impact in ensuring communities have vital energy and infrastructure.

About the role

The Substation Procurement Manager is responsible for all sourcing, negotiating, purchasing, contract management, and delivery scheduling related to electrical substation construction, including high-voltage equipment, transformers, switchgear, and protection systems. This role ensures procurement strategies align with project timelines, cost objectives, quality standards, engineering specifications, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for substation projects, including sourcing, bid solicitation, approval submittals, commercial evaluations, purchase order issuance, scheduling, and delivery receipt.
• Procure major substation electrical equipment and materials, such as:
  • Power transformers
  • Circuit breakers
  • Disconnect switches
  • Relay panels and protection systems
  • Control houses
  • Switchgear
  • Bus and conductor systems
  • Grounding systems
  • Steel structures
  • Instrument transformers
  • Cable and conduit
  • SCADA and communication equipment
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project schedules, specifications, and budgets.
• Identify qualified vendors and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and service agreements.
• Evaluate supplier performance related to cost, quality, lead times, and responsiveness.
• Manage supplier contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and claims resolution.
• Coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT) schedules and supplier inspections.
• Support legal and risk management review of procurement agreements.
• Work closely with engineering, project management, and construction teams to ensure equipment specifications and procurement requirements are clearly defined.
• Track long-lead equipment and proactively mitigate supply chain risks and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate logistics, expediting, and delivery schedules to project sites.
• Support project forecasting, budgeting, and cost control activities.
• Participate in project meetings and provide procurement status updates.
• Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain constraints impacting electrical equipment.
• Develop procurement schedules and maintain accurate tracking reports.
• Assist with inventory management and material planning for multiple concurrent projects.
• Implement procurement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, client requirements, and industry standards.
• Maintain procurement documentation, including bids, contracts, submittals, and vendor records.
• Support quality requirements and coordinate with QA/QC teams on supplier compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, construction management, engineering, or related field preferred; 10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience supporting substation, utility, transmission & distribution, renewable energy, or heavy industrial projects may substitute for a degree.
• Proven experience in a cross-functional environment, providing accurate data to ensure forecasted project compliance and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage electrical equipment and utility industry procurement processes.
• Experience managing large equipment packages and long-lead material procurement.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and electrical equipment documentation.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, procurement software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting EPC contractors or utility clients.
• Knowledge of utility substation construction and commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with major OEMs and electrical equipment manufacturers.
• CPM, CPSM, or related procurement certification.

Physical Demands

This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The position is primarily sedentary, with occasional filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less is necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401k plan
• Employee Stock Purchase plan

Direct Reports

• Procurement Specialist
• Administrative Assistant